Iranian player Sardar Azmoun wins Emirates Ballon d'Or

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Sardar Azmoun, Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward for UAE Pro League club Shabab Al Ahli has won Emirates Ballon d'Or.

EU commissioner warns of Israel plan to expand Gaza offensive

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib says that Israeli regime’s decision to expand its military offensive in Gaza will further worsen the humanitarian situation in the enclave.

Putin to be 1st Russian leader to visit Alaska: state dep.

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – President Vladimir Putin will be the first Russian leader to visit the US state of Alaska, according to data from the US Department of State.

Venezuela felicitates Iran on 75 yrs of diplomatic relations

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Eduardo Gil Pinto has extended his felicitations to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Tehran and Caracas.

UK police arrest 150 people for supporting Palestine, Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – London's Metropolitan Police said on Saturday they had arrested 150 people at a protest against Britain's decision to ban the group Palestine Action, adding it was making further arrests.

Iran's Karate athlete Abazari wins bronze in 2025 World Games

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Karate athlete Saleh Abazari grabbed a bronze medal in the 2025 World Games on Saturday.

Mahmoud Farshchian; Grandmaster of Persian miniature

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Mahmoud Farshchian (born January 24, 1930, Isfahan, Iran died on August 8, 2025) was a renowned Iranian painter and educator, celebrated as a master of Persian miniature painting.

Velayati:

Iran to block creation of US corridor in Caucasus

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that Iran will block the creation of the so-called Trump Corridor in the Caucasus with or without Russia.

Israeli army kills 39 Palestinians in Gaza in past 24 hours

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 39 Palestinian people in the enclave over the past 24 hours.

Police officer dies after shooting near US's CDC headquarters

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A police officer has died from injuries sustained while responding to a shooting outside the headquarters of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is near Emory University.

Gen. Mousavi:

Basij played a key role during 12-day Israeli imposed war

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has said that Voluntary Basij forces have played an important role during the 12-day Israeli imposed war against Iran.

Report:

Norway a likely candidate to mediate potential Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Local Iranian media has learned that Norway is a likely candidate to mediate potential talks between Iran and the United States after a US-Israeli bombardment campaign on Iranian soil derailed the earlier Oman-mediated talks.

UNSC to hold emergency session on Gaza occupation on Sunday

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to address the latest escalation in Gaza in the wake of the Israeli regime’s decision to occupy Gaza City.

Shooting at New York’s Times Square leaves 3 wounded

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Three people were injured when a 17-year-old gunman opened fire in a crowded Times Square early Saturday morning.

Oman condemns Israel’s move to entrench Gaza occupation

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Oman’s Foreign Ministry strongly denounced Israel’s decision to cement its military occupation of Gaza, calling it a continuation of flagrant violations of international law and Palestinian rights.

Pezeshkian says;

Iranian journalists voice of oppressed in Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has marked National Journalist Day, praising Iranian journalists for conveying “the voice of the oppressed” during the Israeli aggression in June.

Lukashenko pledges not to seek another term

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has served in the position since 1994, pledged on Friday not to seek another term.

Venezuelan FM slams US move against Maduro

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) –  Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto has slammed US Attorney General Pam Bondi’s statement on raising the reward for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s arrest to $50 million as pure spectacle.

Famous Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian passes away

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Master of Persian miniature painting Mahmoud Farshchian passed away on Saturday morning.

Iran reacts to Caucasus region developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has reacted to the finalization of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Guterres warns;

Israel’s Gaza occupation would mark dangerous escalation

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern over Israel’s decision to “take control of Gaza City”, his Spokesperson said in a statement on Friday.

Foreign Ministry:

China to continue energy cooperation with all countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – China will continue pursuing a reasonable policy and carry out energy cooperation with all countries, including Russia, Official Spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Guo Jiakun, said.

Since ceasefire;

At least 245 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – At least 245 people have been killed and 516 sustained injuries in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since a ceasefire regime was introduced in November 2024.

Yemen military hits 3 Israeli targets in drone strikes

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Yemen’s armed forces said they carried out three successful drone strikes on Israeli targets, including Ben Gurion Airport, Beersheba, and Ashkelon.

Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump summit to take place in Alaska

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump will meet in Alaska on August 15, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov told reporters.